All’s well that ends well, but some endings are better than others.
An old proverb tells us that “all’s well that ends well.”[1] This is particularly true of public speaking. Especially if the content of a speech is complex and hard to follow, the conclusion gives the speaker a chance to summarize and condense the main points into a useful takeaway.
In this section, we’ll look at some techniques to bring your speech to a clear, effective, and thought-provoking close.
- Shakespeare probably titled his play after the proverb (not the other way around). See Martin, Gary. "All's Well That Ends Well." The Phrase Finder, https://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/alls-well-that-ends-well.html ↵
